Best Members of Congress

There are "public servants." Then there are people who actually serve.

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It's easy, and usually fun, to bash members of Congress. But what about those who deserve praise? Esquire picks some favorites, starting with Rep. Henry Waxman of California; the Democrat has long been the sole member not only criticizing the Bush team's missteps but actually investigating them. Then there's principled Republican Mike Pence of Indiana, a maverick of the kind lost when McCain went all presidential.

Also present at roll call:

Rep. Jeff Flake, R-Arizona: A true conservative Republicans should learn from, and liberals will like his stance on privacy.

Rep. Ike Skelton, D-Missouri: In military affairs, we like Ike, and the next president should listen to him.

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